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Types and Examples of Outlines

The document discusses outlines and their purpose and structure. There are two main types of outlines - traditional and standard formats. A traditional format uses Roman numerals, letters and numbers while a standard format uses only numbers. There are also two kinds of outlines - a topic outline uses short phrases to reflect the primary method of development, while a sentence outline summarizes each idea in a complete sentence. The document provides examples of traditional and standard formatted outlines and discusses important elements to include in an outline such as an introduction, body and conclusion.

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Types and Examples of Outlines

The document discusses outlines and their purpose and structure. There are two main types of outlines - traditional and standard formats. A traditional format uses Roman numerals, letters and numbers while a standard format uses only numbers. There are also two kinds of outlines - a topic outline uses short phrases to reflect the primary method of development, while a sentence outline summarizes each idea in a complete sentence. The document provides examples of traditional and standard formatted outlines and discusses important elements to include in an outline such as an introduction, body and conclusion.

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  • Sentence Outline
  • Types of Format
  • Topic and Sentence Outline
  • Outline

OUTLINE

- shows the logical arrangement of ideas to be included in an essay.


- usually in the form of a list divided into headings and subheadings that distinguish main points from supporting
points.
2 TYPES OF FORMAT
1. Traditional Format
- uses Roman numerals, letters, and numbers.
2. Standard Format
- uses numbers.
Topic and Sentence Outline
Topic outline
- consists of short phrases arranged to reflect your primary method of development. A topic outline is especially useful
for short documents such as letters, e-mails, or memos.
Sentence outline
- summarizes each idea in a complete sentence that may become the topic sentence for a paragraph in the rough draft.
- Primarily made up of sentences.
TRADITIONAL FORMAT STANDARD FORMAT
Title of Work: Units of a Research University Title of Work: Units of a Research University

I. College of Medicine 1.0 College of Medicine


A. Community Medicine 1.1 Community Medicine
B. Pathology 1.2 Pathology

II. College of Engineering 2.0 College of Engineering


A. Industrial Engineering 2.1 Industrial Engineering
B. Chemical Engineering 2.2 Chemical Engineering
C. Mechanical Engineering 2.3 Mechanical Engineering

III. School of Fine Arts 3.0 School of Fine Arts


A. Painting 3.1 Painting
B. Sculpture 3.2 Sculpture

IV. College of Liberal Arts 4.0 College of Liberal Arts


A. Political Sciences 4.1 Political Sciences
B. History 4.2 History
C. Literature 4.3 Literature

Since the outline helps in organizing ideas, it is important that entries that comprise subtopics are well thought out.
Essays usually require an introduction, body, and conclusion. The outline therefore should manifest these as important parts of
the work. The sample outline below shows some questions to consider in writing your outline.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 What is the topic about?
1.2 What is the purpose of the essay?
1.3 What is covered in the essay?
1.4 What is the thesis statement?
2.0 Body
2.1 What is the major topic?
2.1.1 What is the first supporting idea?
2.1.2 What is the second supporting idea?
2.2 What is the second major topic?
2.2.1 What is the first supporting idea?
2.2.2 What is the second supporting idea?
2.3 What is the third major topic?
2.3.1 What is the first supporting idea?
2.3.2 What is the second supporting idea?
3.0 Conclusion
3.1 What are the main points of the essay?
3.2 What course of action would I like my readers to take?

OUTLINE - shows the logical arrangement of ideas to be included in an essay. - usually in the form of a list divide

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